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CHRO | Electrical Manufacturing | BLR

Bangalore Permanent View Job Description
Lead the end-to-end HR agenda for a fast-growing manufacturing organization, driving workforce scale-up, industrial relations excellence, capability building, and organizational maturity
  • Join a high-growth, PE-backed manufacturing organization on a clear path
  • Opportunity to lead the HR function for a market-leading.

About Our Client

Our client is a confidential, PE-backed manufacturing organization and a leader within its segment. The business currently employs approximately 500_ people across plant and corporate operations and has ambitious growth plans involving revenue expansion, workforce scaling, plant growth, and a future IPO

Job Description

  • Report directly to the CEO and act as the lead people partner for the organization.
  • Drive HR transformation and organizational readiness aligned with future IPO requirements.
  • Build scalable HR frameworks, governance structures, and compliance mechanisms.
  • Strengthen Industrial Relations and employee engagement across manufacturing operations.
  • Develop strong relationships with local associations, ITIs, vocational institutes, and workforce ecosystems.
  • Lead workforce planning and support employee growth from ~600 to 1,000+ employees.
  • Institutionalize structured On-the-Job Training (OJT) and refresher training programs for operators and frontline employees.
  • Build leadership development and capability-building frameworks for white-collar talent.
  • Enhance employee communication, culture, and workforce engagement initiatives.
  • Review, refine, and formalize HR policies, systems, and processes across the organization.
  • Drive performance management, talent development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

We're looking for someone who has:

  • 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
  • Proven experience as a Head HR, CHRO, or a strong CHRO-ready leader.
  • Significant exposure to manufacturing-led organizations.
  • Deep expertise in Industrial Relations and plant HR.
  • Demonstrated success in scaling organizations through high-growth phases.
  • Experience building HR systems, governance frameworks, and processes from evolving or entrepreneurial environments.
  • Strong stakeholder management experience working closely with founders, CEOs, and leadership teams.
  • Hands-on leadership style with willingness to spend significant time at manufacturing locations.
  • Experience in workforce-intensive environments involving both blue-collar and white-collar populations.
  • Experience supporting greenfield projects, plant expansion, or manufacturing scale-up initiatives.
  • Electronics, electrical, industrial manufacturing, automotive, defence, or similar sector experience would be highly preferred.



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to build and lead the HR function for a high-growth manufacturing business.
  • Direct partnership with the CEO and executive leadership team.
  • Significant influence on organizational growth, culture, and future IPO readiness.



If this role matches your experience and aspirations, consider applying.

Quote job ref
JN-092026-7107985

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Sub Sector
HR Director
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Bangalore
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-092026-7107985

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.